Tagged: compliance program audits

Episode 205 — How to Audit a Compliance Program

Chief compliance officers recognize the importance of conducting robust audits of their compliance programs. The audit process requires a delicate balance between qualitative and quantitative measures. As corporate compliance programs build data analytics and technological capabilities, CCOs have to tailor the audit program to incorporate data as an effective measure of a compliance program. In this Episode, Michael Volkov reviews strategies for conducting compliance program...

The Importance of Compliance Program Audits

Chief compliance officers spend a significant amount of time comparing their compliance programs with other companies’ programs. CCOs often find solace when benchmarking their respective programs against other companies’ programs. I often refer to “benchmarking” as a process designed to reduce anxiety. CCOs need feedback on their efforts. CCOs want to know where they stand and develop priorities for initiatives. So where should CCOs turn?...